Work closely with physicians and patients to manage medications and support treatment outcomes. Often embedded in hospital teams or outpatient care clinics.
These pharmacists provide direct patient consultations, conduct medication therapy management, and ensure regulatory compliance in clinical settings.
The role requires a PharmD and often postgraduate residency training in clinical practice.

Clinical pharmacist jobs in hospital and outpatient environments

Clinical Pharmacist

Job Roles

Clinical pharmacy roles focus on patient care and medication optimization in direct collaboration with physicians and other healthcare providers. These pharmacists work to ensure safe and effective medication use.
They often work in hospitals, outpatient clinics, or specialty areas where they consult on drug therapy, monitor treatment efficacy, and provide detailed patient education.
Clinical pharmacists also play a vital role in advancing patient outcomes through individualized care plans and by helping navigate complex medication regimens.

Jobs for clinical pharmacists, consultants, and healthcare collaborators

Clinical Roles

Consultant pharmacists specialize in reviewing and managing medication regimens, particularly for elderly or high-risk patients in long-term care or outpatient facilities.
They assess appropriateness, safety, and effectiveness of therapies, often conducting medication reviews and collaborating with care teams.
Their work helps prevent adverse drug events and ensures optimal patient outcomes.

Jobs for pharmacists providing consultation services in long-term care or outpatient settings

Consultant Pharmacist

Directors of Pharmacy oversee the strategic planning, policy development, and financial management of pharmacy services.
They typically manage multiple teams or departments across healthcare facilities and play a leadership role in clinical and administrative decisions.
This position requires deep expertise, often including board certification or executive-level experience.

Director-level roles overseeing multiple departments or facilities

Director of Pharmacy

Remote and flexible pharmacist roles provide opportunities for non-traditional work arrangements such as telepharmacy and locum shifts.
These positions are ideal for pharmacists seeking flexible hours, travel, or work-from-home environments while maintaining licensure and active practice.
Remote verification, consulting, and temporary staffing are common in this category.

Jobs for remote pharmacists, contractors, and locums

Flexible & Remote Roles

Leadership roles in pharmacy focus on overseeing operations, ensuring compliance, and leading staff across various healthcare or retail environments.
These professionals are responsible for business performance, regulatory standards, and team development, often acting as the key decision-makers.
Pharmacy managers, directors, and PICs (Pharmacists in Charge) play a crucial role in shaping patient care quality and pharmacy safety.

Jobs for pharmacy managers, directors, and PICs

Leadership & Management

Locum pharmacists fill in temporarily for staff on leave or during periods of high demand in retail or hospital settings.
This role offers geographic and schedule flexibility and is typically contracted or per diem-based.
It requires adaptability and a strong grasp of pharmacy systems across various workplaces.

Temporary and relief pharmacy jobs for flexible professionals

Locum / Relief Pharmacist

The PIC is legally responsible for ensuring the pharmacy complies with all laws and regulations, including those related to storage, record-keeping, and dispensing.
This role involves high accountability and is often designated on official pharmacy licenses and inspections.
PICs lead teams with authority and operational oversight, often collaborating with executives or owners.

Pharmacist in charge roles focusing on regulatory compliance and leadership

Pharmacist in Charge (PIC)

Pharmacist interns gain supervised, hands-on experience in retail, hospital, or clinical pharmacy environments as part of their degree program.
This training helps them apply academic knowledge, interact with patients, and develop real-world skills in preparation for licensure.
Internships may be structured or part of formal rotations tied to a PharmD curriculum.

Internships and student roles in pharmacy settings

Pharmacist Intern / Student

Pharmacy managers supervise daily pharmacy operations including inventory control, team scheduling, and customer service protocols.
They ensure compliance with state and federal regulations while maintaining efficient workflows and performance metrics.
Strong leadership and pharmacy expertise are essential for success in this role.

Pharmacy manager jobs overseeing staff, inventory, and performance

Pharmacy Manager

Pharmacy technicians assist with dispensing medications, managing inventory, and serving customers in both retail and hospital settings.
They often prepare prescriptions, handle billing, and ensure accurate data entry under pharmacist supervision.
Certification is commonly required and offers a path to career advancement.

Technician jobs assisting pharmacists in daily operations

Pharmacy Technician

Remote pharmacists conduct prescription verification, medication therapy reviews, and patient consultations using secure digital platforms.
These roles are often part of telehealth teams or centralized verification units and allow pharmacists to work from home.
Strong communication skills and attention to regulatory compliance are essential.

Telepharmacy roles reviewing prescriptions and advising remotely

Remote Pharmacist

Support roles are vital to keeping pharmacy operations running smoothly, from medication preparation to customer service and administrative tasks.
Pharmacy technicians and interns work under licensed pharmacists to perform essential duties that help maintain efficiency and compliance.
These positions are ideal for individuals entering the field or gaining experience toward full licensure.

Roles for pharmacy technicians, interns, and assistants

Support Roles

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CVS Health is seeking a dedicated District Support Pharmacist to play a critical role in transforming health care delivery across our retail pharmacy locations. As a DSP, you will work throughout the district covering pharmacist scheduling gaps while acting as a role model and demonstrating genuine care for patients and pharmacy teams.In this role, you will travel within the district to fill pharmacist shifts as scheduled, overseeing pharmacy operations and serving as the Pharmacy Manager's proxy during bench shifts. You'll be responsible for supporting safe and accurate prescription fulfillment, managing pharmacy inventory, delivering immunizations, and contributing to positive patient experiences through compassionate care and collaboration with patients' healthcare teams.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Travel district to cover pharmacist scheduling gaps and oversee pharmacy operations</li><li>Support safe prescription fulfillment by following pharmacy workflow procedures and safety guardrails</li><li>Assume Pharmacy Manager duties when serving as primary pharmacist-on-duty</li><li>Deliver immunizations and support pharmacy technicians in immunization training</li><li>Manage pharmacy inventory and protect cold chain products</li><li>Provide clinical care services including testing and prescribing where permissible</li><li>Coach pharmacy teams to deliver exceptional patient care and resolve medication issues</li><li>Maintain compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, and CVS Health policies</li></ul>

Support pharmacy operations across CVS Health district locations, providing clinical care, managing teams, and ensuring safe medication dispensing.

District Support Pharmacist

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Clinical Pharmacist PNE to join our team and contribute to our mission of providing exceptional patient care. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment where every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating positive outcomes.As a Clinical Pharmacist PNE, you will play a crucial role in ensuring medication safety and optimizing therapeutic outcomes for patients. You'll interpret medication orders, monitor drug therapy, and serve as a clinical consultant to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. This role involves comprehensive medication management, from processing orders in the Electronic Health Record to compounding sterile products and providing patient education.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Interpret medication orders and monitor for drug interactions, allergies, and potential administration errors</li><li>Coordinate medication-related problem solving between pharmacy, nursing, and prescribers</li><li>Evaluate medication appropriateness and communicate recommendations to healthcare teams</li><li>Participate in therapeutic drug monitoring programs and adjust therapy based on patient condition</li><li>Compound and dispense pharmaceuticals including sterile products, chemotherapy, and parenteral nutrition</li><li>Provide medication education to patients, families, and healthcare staff</li><li>Maintain comprehensive pharmacy patient profiles and documentation</li><li>Respond to emergency situations and assist with medication management during cardiac arrests</li></ul>

Join Northwestern Memorial Healthcare as a Clinical Pharmacist providing expert medication therapy management and clinical consultation in a leading healthcare system.

Clinical Pharmacist PNE

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Clinical Pharmacist to join our healthcare team in McHenry, Illinois. As a Clinical Pharmacist, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safest, highest quality, and most effective patient care while advancing pharmacy services across our healthcare system.In this position, you will be responsible for identifying, preventing, and resolving medication-related problems while providing authoritative information to healthcare professionals, patients, and the public. You'll work as part of an integrated system that delivers patient-centered care throughout the Northwestern Medicine enterprise.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Interpret medication orders to ensure safety and proper use, monitoring for compatibilities, allergies, and potential administration errors</li><li>Monitor medication therapy for drug interactions and therapeutic duplications, intervening when pharmacokinetic expertise is warranted</li><li>Evaluate and document appropriate medication selection for desired therapeutic outcomes</li><li>Act as consultant in pharmacokinetics and adverse reactions to physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals</li><li>Process medication orders into Electronic Health Records and maintain comprehensive patient profiles</li><li>Oversee packaging, labeling, and distribution of medications including sterile products and chemotherapy</li><li>Provide education and training programs for medical staff, pharmacy students, residents, and fellows</li><li>Respond to emergency situations and participate in quality improvement activities</li></ul>

Provide expert pharmaceutical care at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare, ensuring medication safety and optimal therapeutic outcomes for patients.

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Clinical Pharmacist to join our team in McHenry, IL. This position offers the opportunity to work in a patient-first environment as part of a leading healthcare organization committed to providing exceptional care and competitive benefits.As a Clinical Pharmacist, you will interpret medication orders to ensure safety and proper use, coordinate medication-related problem solving between pharmacy, nursing, and prescribers, and monitor medication therapy for significant interactions. You will act as a consultant in pharmacokinetics and adverse reactions to healthcare professionals, participate in therapeutic drug monitoring programs, and maintain comprehensive pharmacy patient profiles.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Interpret medication orders and monitor for compatibilities, allergies, and potential administration errors</li><li>Coordinate medication-related problem solving between departments with sound clinical judgment</li><li>Monitor and intervene in cases of significant drug interactions and therapeutic duplications</li><li>Act as pharmacokinetics consultant to physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals</li><li>Participate in therapeutic drug monitoring and intervention programs</li><li>Compound and dispense pharmaceuticals including sterile products and chemotherapy</li><li>Provide medication education to patients, families, and healthcare staff</li><li>Maintain hospital formulary and ensure compliance with medication policies</li><li>Document clinical activities and participate in quality improvement initiatives</li></ul>

Provide clinical pharmacy services at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare, ensuring medication safety and therapeutic optimization for patients.

Community Memorial Healthcare

Community Memorial Healthcare seeks a dedicated Staff Pharmacist to join our team at our prestigious 5-star rated hospital system. As the only hospital in Ventura County to earn this CMS distinction, we are committed to providing exceptional pharmaceutical care to our patients and serving as a trusted resource for our healthcare team.In this role, you will provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care to patients while functioning as an educational and informational resource for healthcare workers throughout our facility. You'll work in a collaborative environment where your expertise will directly impact patient outcomes and support our mission to heal, comfort, and promote health for the communities we serve.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Provide direct pharmaceutical care and medication management for patients</li><li>Serve as a clinical resource and educator for nursing staff, physicians, and other healthcare professionals</li><li>Review medication orders and provide clinical recommendations</li><li>Participate in multidisciplinary patient care rounds and committees</li><li>Ensure compliance with pharmacy regulations and safety protocols</li><li>Apply advanced mathematical concepts including pharmacokinetics calculations</li></ul>

Provide pharmaceutical care and serve as an educational resource for healthcare workers at Community Memorial Healthcare's 5-star rated hospital system.

Staff Pharmacist

CVS Health

CVS Health is seeking a dedicated Staff Pharmacist to join our retail pharmacy team and play a critical role in transforming healthcare for our customers. As a Staff Pharmacist, you'll be at the forefront of delivering our purpose by providing exceptional patient care through safe medication dispensing, comprehensive counseling, and immunization services.In this role, you'll support the Pharmacy Manager in leading and directing the pharmacy team while taking accountability for the management, oversight, and operation of all aspects within your pharmacy. You'll serve as a role model for excellence, demonstrating genuine care for patients and setting high standards for the entire pharmacy team.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage and improve patient health through safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, and immunizing practices</li><li>Oversee pharmacy operations as proxy for the Pharmacy Manager during shifts without overlap</li><li>Support safe and accurate prescription fulfillment by following pharmacy workflow procedures and safety guardrails</li><li>Contribute to positive patient experiences by showing empathy and genuine care while coaching the pharmacy team</li><li>Proactively offer and deliver immunizations to keep patients healthy</li><li>Support effective management of pharmacy inventory following best practices</li><li>Ensure pharmacy operations comply with state Board of Pharmacy regulations at all times</li><li>Provide pharmacist-delivered clinical care including testing and prescribing services where permissible</li></ul>

Lead pharmacy operations at CVS Health retail locations, providing patient care through dispensing, counseling, and immunization services.

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